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Vegetarian Society of South Jersey
Calendar of Events, 2015

For all VSSJ events:

Everyone is welcome! VSSJ events are open to the public, except when noted as members
only. Please check your email on the day of the event for the possibility of
cancellation. If you're not on our Yahoo email list, please click on the "Mailing
List" link on the left to add your name. Please contact VSSJ at thevssj@gmail.com
or 609-848-VEG1 (8341) for additional information, directions, or to volunteer.

VSSJ BUSINESS MEETINGS

Discussion of future events, opportunities to get involved, and more. Tell us what
you want to see from the group. Open to all members. Next meeting:
Friday March 6, 6:30pm, Marlton.
To RSVP or for more info, please contact thevssj@gmail.com or Janet at 856-596-3269.

VSSJ POTLUCK DINNER

Sunday March 15, 2pm
Moorestown Community House (thecommunityhouse.com)
16 E Main St, Moorestown NJ 08057
Celebrate the Great American Meatout with VSSJ! Optional: bring a green or Irish dish.
Please review the VSSJ potluck guidelines.
VSSJ members: $3; $8 family; Non-members: $6; $15 family (to cover hall rental).
Be green: get $1 off ($3 family) if you bring reusable place settings!VOLUNTEERS NEEDED for setup and cleanup.
To volunteer, RSVP, or for more info: thevssj@gmail.com or 609-848-VEG1 (8341).

Save the Animals Foundation (STAF) 13th Annual Bucket Auction

Thursday March 19, Doors Open: 6:30pm, Drawings: 8pm
Washington Twp High School, Hurffville-Crosskeys Rd, Sewell NJ, in the 9-10 Cafeteria.
Great prizes, including spay/neuter certificates from local veterinarians, tickets to
concerts and theaters, passes to museums and gardens, dog and cat gift baskets, books,
gift certificates from restaurants and stores, t-shirts, bowling and skating parties,
and so much more. There will also be a 50/50 contest and door prizes.
Admission $10, payable at the door includes a sheet of "Great" prize tickets.
Additional tickets may be purchased inside for $5 per sheet, as well as tickets for
"Super" prizes at 2 for $1 and "Grand" prizes for $1 each. All items are donated
and all proceeds will directly benefit local animals.
For more information, contact mkoplow@comcast.net or call 856-853-1847.VSSJ NEEDS VOLUNTEERS to bake for the Vegan Bake Sale and help with our literature
table at this wonderful event. Please contact us at thevssj@gmail.com or
609-848-VEG1 (8341) if you can help. Or just come and buy some goodies to help
the animals.

Presenter: Jim Ronga, DC, chiropractic health care practitioner at the
Haddonfield Chiropractic Center, and adjunct professor at Peirce College in Philadelphia
and at Rowan University.

This event is FREE and open to the public, so invite a friend!
Vegetarian starter kits and food samples will be provided!
To volunteer, RSVP, or for more info: thevssj@gmail.com or 609-848-VEG1 (8341).

VSSJ POTLUCK DINNER and VEGAN BAKE SALE

Saturday April 18, 6:30pm
Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 61 East Rt 70, Marlton NJ 08053
Details coming soon
VSSJ is participating in the Worldwide Vegan Bake Sale
(http://veganbakesale.org),
proceeds to benefit TBD. All are welcome for the bake sale at 7:30pm!
Contributions for the bake sale are welcome! Please note that a bake sale
contribution is in addition to your potluck contribution.
Please bring a non-dessert contribution for this potluck.
Please review the VSSJ potluck guidelines.
VSSJ members: $3; $8 family; Non-members: $6; $15 family (to cover hall rental).
Be green: get $1 off ($3 family) if you bring reusable place settings!
Attendees should park in the front of the building and enter at the steeple.VOLUNTEERS NEEDED for setup and cleanup.
To volunteer, RSVP, or for more info: thevssj@gmail.com or 609-848-VEG1 (8341).

VSSJ FREE LECTURE SERIES

This event is FREE and open to the public, so invite a friend!
Vegetarian starter kits and food samples will be provided!
To volunteer, RSVP, or for more info: thevssj@gmail.com or 609-848-VEG1 (8341).

VSSJ TABLING - Camden County College

Campus TBDWednesday April 29, Time TBD
If you're interested in joining VSSJ's outreach/tabling team, please contact us at
thevssj@gmail.com or 609-848-VEG1 (8341).

MAY

VSSJ MEMBER APPRECIATION DINNER
An Evening of Great Food, Music, and Fun!

In order to gauge how much food we need to make, pre-payment is required.Register by Sunday May 10.
In appreciation of our members: only $10; Non-members: $18
(After May 1, members: $12; non-members: $20)
Alternate payment: send a check to: VSSJ, PO Box 51, Mt Laurel, NJ 08054
Checks must be received by Friday May 8.
Please register here.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED starting at 2pm to cook for dinner, setup, etc.
To volunteer, or for more info: thevssj@gmail.com or 609-848-VEG1 (8341).

JUNE

CJVG Annual Potluck Picnic

(tentative) Saturday June 13, 2pm

VSSJ POTLUCK PICNIC

Saturday June 20, 1pm
Long Bridge Park, Pavilion 3, Deacon Rd & Mt Holly Bypass (Rt 541), Hainesport, NJ 08036
Join VSSJ for a family-friendly potluck picnic at this Burlington County park,
which is woodsy, has several miles of nice hiking trails, and an adjacent
playground. We'll have a covered pavilion, so this event is rain or shine.
Please review the VSSJ potluck guidelines.
Members: $1, $3 family; non-members: $3, $8 family (to cover pavilion
reservation fee).
Be green: get $1 off ($3 family) if you bring reusable place settings!
To RSVP, or for more info: thevssj@gmail.com or 609-848-VEG1 (8341).

VSSJ FREE LECTURE SERIES

This event is FREE and open to the public, so invite a friend!
Vegetarian starter kits and food samples will be provided!
To volunteer, RSVP, or for more info: thevssj@gmail.com or 609-848-VEG1 (8341).

JULY

VSSJ FREE LECTURE SERIES

This event is FREE and open to the public, so invite a friend!
Vegetarian starter kits and food samples will be provided!
To volunteer, RSVP, or for more info: thevssj@gmail.com or 609-848-VEG1 (8341).

AUGUST

VSSJ FREE LECTURE SERIES

This event is FREE and open to the public, so invite a friend!
Vegetarian starter kits and food samples will be provided!
To volunteer, RSVP, or for more info: thevssj@gmail.com or 609-848-VEG1 (8341).

SEPTEMBER

VSSJ POTLUCK PICNIC

Saturday September 19, 1 pm
Historic Smithville Park, Eastampton, NJ 08060
Pavilion 3, at the Smith's Woods area off East Railroad Ave
Join VSSJ for a family-friendly potluck picnic at this Burlington County park,
which is woodsy, has several miles of nice hiking trails, an adjacent playground,
and historic buildings. We'll have a covered pavilion, so this event is rain
or shine.
Please review the VSSJ potluck guidelines.
Members: $1, $3 family; non-members: $3, $8 family (to cover pavilion
reservation fee).
Be green: get $1 off ($3 family) if you bring reusable place settings!
To RSVP, or for more info: thevssj@gmail.com or 609-848-VEG1 (8341).

VSSJ FREE LECTURE SERIES

This event is FREE and open to the public, so invite a friend!
Vegetarian starter kits and food samples will be provided!
To volunteer, RSVP, or for more info: thevssj@gmail.com or 609-848-VEG1 (8341).

NOVEMBER

VSSJ FREE LECTURE SERIES

This event is FREE and open to the public, so invite a friend!
Vegetarian starter kits and food samples will be provided!
To volunteer, RSVP, or for more info: thevssj@gmail.com or 609-848-VEG1 (8341).

DECEMBER

VSSJ FREE LECTURE SERIES

This event is FREE and open to the public, so invite a friend!
Vegetarian starter kits and food samples will be provided!
To volunteer, RSVP, or for more info: thevssj@gmail.com or 609-848-VEG1 (8341).

Additional VOLUNTEER, TABLING, and OUTREACH OPPORTUNITIES

Additional POTLUCKS

Date, Time, Location TBD
Interested in hosting a potluck? We're especially interested in holding potlucks in
other areas, including down the shore. Please contact VSSJ at thevssj@gmail.com or
609-848-VEG1 (8341).

Additional RESTAURANT TRIPS

VSSJ MEMBERS-ONLY NEW YEAR'S DAY POTLUCK

Thursday January 1, 2pm-5pm
Marlton, NJ 08053 (address will be provided upon RSVP)
Bring in the New Year with VSSJ!VSSJ members only. No fee for this potluck.
Call or text Janet at 856-287-4609 to see if space is available.
The hosts are respectfully requesting that children not be included in this event.
Please review the VSSJ potluck guidelines.Followed by a VSSJ business meeting at 5pm (all members welcome).

VSSJ FREE LECTURE SERIES

Summary: A seasonal, nutritional, and exercise perspective.
Since the average person gains 8 lbs. during the stressed holiday season, we'll
review some easy ways to get yourself back on a healthy track. This will
include some easy-to-implement nutritional ideas, current concepts about maximizing
your exercise/activity efforts, and even making some of the wintry clime work for
you health-wise.

Presenter: Jim Ronga, DC, chiropractic health care practitioner at the
Haddonfield Chiropractic Center, and adjunct professor at Peirce College in Philadelphia
and at Rowan University.

This event is FREE and open to the public, so invite a friend!
Vegetarian starter kits and food samples will be provided!
To volunteer, RSVP, or for more info: thevssj@gmail.com or 609-848-VEG1 (8341).

VSSJ POTLUCK DINNER and GIFT SWAP

Saturday January 31, 7pm
Moorestown Community House (thecommunityhouse.com)
16 E Main St, Moorestown NJ 08057
If you wish to participate in the gift swap, please bring an unwanted (and unwrapped) gift in
new condition. Recommended value: $10-$30.
Please review the VSSJ potluck guidelines.
VSSJ members: $3; $8 family; Non-members: $6; $15 family (to cover hall rental).
Be green: get $1 off ($3 family) if you bring reusable place settings!VOLUNTEERS NEEDED for setup and cleanup.
To volunteer, RSVP, or for more info: thevssj@gmail.com or 609-848-VEG1 (8341).

VSSJ TABLING - Cherry Hill Mall

VSSJ VALENTINE'S DAY "SOUPY SALES" POTLUCK DINNER

Saturday February 14, 6:30pm
Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 61 East Rt 70, Marlton NJ 08053Vegan soup sale and vegan chocolate sampling to benefitHave-A-Heart Guinea Pig Rescue
(http://petfinder.com/shelters/NJ250.html).
Soup contributions for the soup sale are welcome! Please note that a soup contribution is in
addition to your potluck contribution. Please bring a ladle; VSSJ will have extra containers
for soup, and supply the chocolate.
Please review the VSSJ potluck guidelines.
VSSJ members: $3; $8 family; Non-members: $6; $15 family (to cover hall rental).
Be green: get $1 off ($3 family) if you bring reusable place settings!
Attendees should park in the front of the building and enter at the steeple.VOLUNTEERS NEEDED for setup and cleanup.
To volunteer, RSVP, or for more info: thevssj@gmail.com or 609-848-VEG1 (8341).

VSSJ EARLY DINNER at B.GOOD

Sunday February 22, 4pm
500 Rte 73 S (The Promenade at Sagemore), Suite E-2, Marlton, NJ 08053,
http://bgood.com/
Join VSSJ for a restaurant trip to this restaurant with a number of vegetarian and vegan
items, including gluten-free options.
Please review the VSSJ restaurant trip guidelines.
RSVP (required) by 2/21: thevssj@gmail.com or 609-848-VEG1 (8341).

VSSJ FREE LECTURE SERIES

Summary: Living a predominately plant-based lifestyle is a better choice
for our planet, our body, and our conscience. Yet, if we are not mindful of the kind
of plants we consume and the degradation of our food supply through genetic engineering,
our health and that of our environment will suffer the consequences. VSSJ joins with
members of GMOFreeNJ in hosting a presentation on the dangers of GMOs in our food supply
with a screening of Jeffrey Smith's seminal documentary on genetic engineering entitled
"Genetic Roulette, The Gamble of Our Lives".

Presenters: Barbara Thomas and Keith Monahan of GMOFree New Jersey.

This event is FREE and open to the public, so invite a friend!
Vegetarian starter kits and food samples will be provided!
To volunteer, RSVP, or for more info: thevssj@gmail.com or 609-848-VEG1 (8341).

For all VSSJ potlucks:

Each individual in your party (with the exception of children under 12) brings a
vegetarian* dish to share that will feed at least 6 people (vegan** dishes preferred
so that all types of vegetarians may enjoy the food), along with the recipe or a
list of ingredients. Because of past issues with people not having enough to
eat, please bring at least as much as your family is going to eat. VSSJ
provides beverages, so please provide a food contribution. To promote
recycling, VSSJ encourages you to bring your own plate, cup, and utensils if
possible (we will have extra place settings). Be green: get $1 off ($3
family) if you bring reusable place settings! Due to safety issues, children
under 12 must be under parental supervision at all times. Please make sure to
check in when you arrive.* Vegetarian = No Meat, Fish, or Gelatin.** Vegan = No Meat, Fish, Dairy, Eggs, Gelatin, or Honey.

Not sure what to bring? Easy options include: garden salad, fruit
salad, hummus with chips or crudités. For a list of recipe sites, visit
http://recipes.njveg.com. Write us at
thevssj@gmail.com for more suggestions.

For all VSSJ retaurant trips:

Reservations must be placed with VSSJ, at least 24 hours before the event. Out
of fairness to the restaurant, cancellations are requested at least 24 hours in
advance. Please plan to pay in cash. When we dine at non-vegetarian
restaurants, only vegetarian dishes may be ordered.